Sr. Painter

Oshkosh • Butner, NC

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About The Position

The Painter II applies paint and other coatings to Company products, including military-specification paint, using electrostatic and air-assist paint guns and other automotive-type application equipment. The role requires the knowledge and skills to work in every area of the paint process. Responsibilities include preparing and coating products, mixing and adjusting paints and chemicals, maintaining painting equipment, and inspecting work to ensure specifications and quality standards are met.

The position involves physical work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, reaching, repetitive upper-extremity motion, lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, and exposure to dust, temperature extremes, loud noises, and toxic substances such as solvents. Hours may be irregular due to frequent overtime, weekend work, or shift rotation. Oshkosh Corporation offers reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Three or more years of experience in manufacturing, industrial, or automotive painting.
• Ability to pass the Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) process.

Responsibilities

• Prime, paint, and touch up vehicles using power spray equipment and brushes.
• Flush tanks, hoses, and guns before color changeovers.
• Mix paints to achieve the proper color, formula, conditions, viscosity, and consistency.
• Perform titrations and mix or adjust chemicals as needed.
• Disassemble, clean, repair, adjust, and reassemble painting equipment, including pumps, paint heaters, tanks, and spray guns.
• Apply decals, stencils, and rust-proofing as required.
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with safety procedures, rules, and 6S standards.
• Follow safe procedures when assembling and testing products and models in the assigned job function.
• Maintain the work area and equipment, including performing preventative maintenance tasks as needed.
• Inspect products before, during, and after painting to ensure specifications are met.
• Sand, wash, and condition parts as needed; perform light bodywork when required.
• Inspect completed parts for quality and validate that components meet requirements.
• Work in every area of the paint process.
• Assist in training new team members on processes and equipment functions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED